US EditionFortnite approved by Apple, returns to U.S. App Store 5 years after removal
- Epic Games' Fortnite has returned to Apple's U.S. App Store in May 2025, ending a multi-year removal from iPhone and iPad devices.
- The return follows a prolonged legal dispute starting in 2020, when Apple removed Fortnite after Epic tried to bypass Apple's in-app payment system.
- A federal judge ruled in 2021 that Apple did not violate antitrust laws but ordered the company to allow alternative payment links, prompting changes to its App Store policies.
- Apple's commission fees on in-app purchases range from 15% to 30%, which Epic calls 'junk fees,' and the recent court orders require Apple to stop collecting commissions on alternative payments.
- Fortnite's reinstatement suggests increased platform openness for alternative payment systems, with Epic highlighting this as a breakthrough for developers and consumers.
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Epic Games’ Fortnite back up on Apple app store in US after nearly 5 years
Epic Games’ wildly popular multiplayer shooter game “Fortnite” was available again on Apple’s app store in the US on Tuesday, capping a ban of nearly five years and marking a major win for the video company.
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NewsdayFortnite video game returns to iPhone app store in U.S., ending exile imposed by Apple
The popular video game Fortnite has returned to the iPhone app store in the U.S., ending a prolonged exile that was triggered by a legal showdown over the lucrative fees that Apple had been collecting for years through a payment…
Epic Games' Fortnite back up on Apple app store in US after nearly 5 years
Epic Games' wildly popular multiplayer shooter game "Fortnite" was available again on Apple's app store in the U.S. on Tuesday, capping a ban of nearly five years and marking a major win for the video company.
Epic Games says Fortnite back on Apple’s US App Store
Epic Games on Tuesday said its hit game "Fortnite" has returned to Apple's digital App Store after being sidelined for years due to a legal battle with the iPhone maker. "Fortnite is BACK on the App Store in the US on iPhones and iPads... and on the Epic Games Store and AltStore in the EU!"
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Epic Games says Fortnite back on Apple's US App Store
Epic Games on Tuesday said its hit game "Fortnite" has returned to Apple's digital App Store after being sidelined for years due to a legal battle with the iPhone maker.
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